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South University, Savannah

709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406

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School Highlights

South University, Savannah serves 888 students (75% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 888 students
In-state tuition: $16,360
Out-state tuition: $16,360
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

South University, Savannah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

South University, Savannah

(GA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

Four or more years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

115 staff

209 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of South University, Savannah has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The South University, Savannah diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

888 students

2,400 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

14:1

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# Full-Time Students

664 students

882 students

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# Part-Time Students

224 students

1,518 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

733 students

245 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

231 students

940 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

433 students

71 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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1,740 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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37 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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654 students

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% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

30%

31%

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% White

56%

47%

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% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.59

0.67

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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44%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.32%

3.17%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,100

$29,500

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $4,117. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $7,686. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$16,360

$4,117

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$16,360

$7,686

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$25,379

$12,139

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,500

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

63%

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SAT Reading

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465

SAT Math

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450

SAT Writing

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465

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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ACT Writing

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

South University's largest campus is located on the south side of Savannah. Located on nine acres of land, the school is convenient to Savannah's bustling midtown section and gives students easy access to the city's vibrant educational and cultural activities. South University's Savannah, GA campus is home to the School of Business, School of Health Professions, and School of Pharmacy. The original School of Business building was constructed in 1979 and then renovated in 2000. Also in 2000, the Health Professions building was opened and houses classroom and lab facilities for the Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist Assisting, and Medical Assisting programs. The Health Professions Building also houses the campus library, student lounge, and administrative offices. The campus library houses a large collection that includes an extensive law library. Students may retrieve periodicals in paper or electronic form. The campus library houses a large book collection that includes extensive law, business and medical resources. Students may also retrieve articles in print and electronic formats from its collection of periodicals, many of which are accessible anywhere from on- or off-campus. Some of the sources that make these services available include: WESTLAW, the computerized legal research service; GALILEO, the Georgia network of databases, Ovid Technologies, and LIRN, a Florida based database service. A nonsectarian, co-educational institution of higher education, South University in Savannah, Georgia, is authorized under the Georgia Non-public Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 to confer doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees.South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of South University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South University, Savannah cost?

South University, Savannah's tuition is approximately $16,360 for In-State students and $16,360 for Out-State students.

What schools are South University, Savannah often compared to?

South University, Savannahis often viewed alongside schools like Savannah Technical College by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of South University, Savannah?

The acceptance rate of South University, Savannah is 63%, which is equal to the state average of 63%.

What is South University, Savannah's ranking?

South University, Savannah ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

In what neighborhood is South University, Savannah located?

South University, Savannah is located in the Skyland Terrace And Greenway Park And Grove Park neighborhood of Savannah, GA.

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Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 888 students
In-state tuition: $16,360
Out-state tuition: $16,360
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,117 per year for in-state students and $7,686 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,136 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.